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Proverbs 1:6–7

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To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
¶ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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From verse 6

  1. Psalms 78:2Rank 1 from verse 6
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    2I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:

  2. Mark 4:11Rank 2 from verse 6
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    11And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:

  3. Psalms 49:4Rank 3 from verse 6
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    4I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.

  4. Acts 8:30–31Rank 4 from verse 6
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    30And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

    31And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

  5. Hebrews 5:14Rank 5 from verse 6
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    14But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

From verse 7

  1. Job 28:28Rank 1 from verse 7
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    28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

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  3. Ecclesiastes 12:13Rank 3 from verse 7
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    13¶ Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

  4. Proverbs 9:10Rank 4 from verse 7
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    10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

  5. Proverbs 15:33Rank 5 from verse 7
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    33The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

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Proverbs 1:6

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words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

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wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

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dark

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Sense 1: Without light or having little light. Sense 2: Obscure, hidden, or not understood. Sense 3: Darkness or a place or time without light.

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Proverbs 1:7

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fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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fools

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Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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instruction

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Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

6To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

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7¶ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

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